What role should doctors play in gun control?
Doctors are increasingly concerned about Queensland gun control reforms that include mandatory mental health reporting of high-risk patients to police.
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New guidelines for diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes
A summary of the new Australian clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes 2025 has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Bulwul Balaang nurtures lifelong health for young Indigenous women, study shows
Leaders at the Waminda Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in Nowra, NSW, have partnered with researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) to evaluate the Bulwul Balaang program for young Indigenous women. Outcomes included increased access to health checks, but researchers say that more importantly, the program lays the foundations for lifelong health.
Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care
A multi-billion dollar boost to GP funding has lifted bulk-billing rates across the country, especially in many areas that need fee-free care the most.
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement still falls short
In November, the Productivity Commission released its final report on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement (the National Agreement). It found that while some good work is being done, the National Agreement hasn't provided the vision and direction we need to build the mental health system that we all want.
Ankylosing spondylitis: It may all start in your gut
New research from The University of Queensland team led by Prof Ranjeny Thomas, Dr Anne-Sophie Bergot and MD-PhD student Benjamin Cai suggests that ankylosing spondylitis may start when immune cells carry bacterial components from the gut to the joints in people who are genetically at risk. Traces of gut bacteria were found in the joints of disease-susceptible mice and patients. Supporting gut health and keeping macrophages quiet could create new routes to better manage AS.
A simple tool to predict dementia risk after stroke
A new calculator tool offers clinicians a quick, evidence-based way to identify patients at higher risk of post-stroke dementia, supporting earlier intervention and, ultimately, helping stroke survivors maintain independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
Promoting social connections for better mental health in older adults
Social connections are key predictors of mental health in older adults, especially interactions with friends, neighbours and the wider community. GPs are well placed to screen for social isolation and encourage patients to remain socially active as part of healthy ageing and depression prevention
More GPs will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD – and experts say it’s a positive step
The Victorian government has announced it will train 150 GPs to diagnose and start treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.
